Good Thursday morning and welcome to the Impression Obsession Design Team challenge. My project today was made using pieces from both the Square House and Brick House sets, Fence Border, Tree Die, Leafy Branch, Grass Border, Small Grass Border, Butterfly Set and Pine Sprig Cluster.
I love making cards with scenes, whether it be watercolor scenes, dimensional die cut scenes or a combination of them both. I especially love creating house themed cards with an open inviting fence and a walkway that draws the eye into the welcoming front door. It is always fun to step out of the box and add an extra touch of whimsy with an unusual element like a pink flower background.
I started by cutting and assembling the house with all of the windows, drapes, door, chimney, front steps and decorative elements. I loved the all white house with only a touch of pink for the window drapes and the touch of green foliage on the front door. I attached the house to the card base with ATG adhesive. Here’s a closer view.
I cut the tall grass border to use as the stems for flowers on the inside of the fence. I created the tiny flowers using my 1/8” circle punch and my tiny tipped stylus and molding pad and attached them to the grass stems with glossy accents. I cut the frame using Matting Basics B and adhered the grass to the back of it with ATG adhesive and leaving space for the fence walkway opening to the house. I applied mounting tape to the back of the frame and attached it to the card base. I attached the small grass border to the front of the fence and attached the fence to the card base with mounting tape.
I cut the tree and applied brown ink with my Color Box Stylus and foam tip. I cut a large portion of the right side of the tree off and attached tiny leaf sections cut from the leafy branch and tiny flowers to the branches with glossy accents. I applied mounting tape to the back of the tree and tucked it in behind the fence and inside the frame. I added a few leafy branches on the left side of the house to add another element of foliage and interest to the yard. I couldn’t resist adding a few white butterflies for the finishing touch.
Here’s a side view to show the dimension of the fence, flowers and tree. I love this little cottage scene. I wish I could move in.
Why don’t you come along and play with us. To enter the challenge go to the Impression Obsession Blog (all the details are there!). A random challenge card will be selected to showcase on the IO blog and you can to enter to win a $25 gift certificate to IO just by playing! I hope you will go check out what the other IO teams members created for the challenge. Thanks for coming by today.
Kittie Caracciolo (that's me)
wow Kittie, this is stunning. Love the scene you created and love the brick embossing on the house.
Posted by: Rebekka K | February 20, 2014 at 07:09 AM
I ditto Rebekka K. Just amazing. That house is wonderful as is everything else. Gotta get that house. And, the lace sun...ooo!I can almost open the door and come in! Thank you for Thursday morning delight!
Posted by: Rosetta Jenkins | February 20, 2014 at 07:31 AM
I am always amazed at what you create with those dies! This is just beautiful!
Posted by: Cindy | February 20, 2014 at 07:34 AM
What a sweet house....this is lot of work...but a beautiful scene...you are the master of these creations Kittie.
Posted by: Vickie | February 20, 2014 at 07:53 AM
Kittie, OMG, love this card! Not sure how you made the "sun" in the upper left corner, but the whole creation is stunning. Thank you.
Posted by: Linda F. | February 20, 2014 at 08:00 AM
Spectacular and even that word doesnt seem good enough. Beautiful just Beautiful.
Posted by: Eileen L. | February 20, 2014 at 08:02 AM
I'd love to live there too:) Such a lovely little home. Just can't believe you keep making all those tiny flowers.....love it, love it.
Posted by: Linda K | February 20, 2014 at 09:29 AM
Lovely scene ! It's a lovely card !
Posted by: Catherine D | February 20, 2014 at 09:42 AM
Love this sweet cottage scene. The walkway, wreath and curtains make it look so inviting and homey. I've enjoyed seeing how you use the PTI patterns like the leaf and gingham in your scenes.
Posted by: Cindy O | February 20, 2014 at 09:47 AM
Good Morning, Kittie. This is such a warm an inviting house scene. I too would love to live there. I really love the decoration on the house frame,and also all those wonderful little flowers. An you couldn't go wrong with adding the white butterflies. the background is so sticking and different out of the box. It really sets the homey feeling of softness......thanks for sharing....have a good day.
Posted by: Pattie Jns | February 20, 2014 at 10:16 AM
Oh Kitty, I just love this, it is so beautiful!
Pam
scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com
Posted by: Pamela Danner | February 20, 2014 at 10:35 AM
Wow this card makes me feel good. I just love it.
Posted by: Karleen | February 20, 2014 at 10:55 AM
Fantastic scene, this needs to be framed, love every detail!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | February 20, 2014 at 11:01 AM
Kittie, you never fail to amaze me with your adorable scenes!
Posted by: Lynda Marquez | February 20, 2014 at 12:41 PM
Beautiful scene!
Posted by: Rachel B. | February 20, 2014 at 01:37 PM
Adorable Spring card and it is you all over!!! Love your wonderful design touches.
Posted by: Jan Castle | February 20, 2014 at 05:15 PM
Kittie, this scene card is jaw dropping gorgeous! I want to live there too! The flowers are blooming and the butterflies are flitting! We are having another snow storm, I am moving to your house scene with pink sky. Thank you for the step by step tutorial, this card has given my spirits a lift and a beautiful garden scene to enjoy.
Jacquelene L
Canada
Posted by: Jacquelene L | February 20, 2014 at 05:19 PM
Lovely!!
Posted by: SherylH | February 20, 2014 at 06:13 PM
Happy Thursday! Your work is superb, sensational, exquisite, and any other adjective you can think of to describe this card! I would gladly live in also. TFS and spreading the joy.
Posted by: Juanita in OH | February 20, 2014 at 06:32 PM
Beautiful card, Kittie1 I can't help spending lots of time looking at all of the sweet, lovely little details. Like a kid looking into a toy shop window, studying every little thing about his favorite toy. :D
Posted by: Gabby | February 20, 2014 at 11:59 PM
This is incredible. I don't know that I have ever seen a more beautiful card wow!
Posted by: Carmen Mitchell | February 21, 2014 at 12:53 AM
Oh...so pretty, Kittie. I love house scenes. Your card is absolutely gorgeous. Love all of the dies you used and the background paper is perfect.
Posted by: Brenda | February 22, 2014 at 12:46 PM
this is stunning .. I'm from kuwait and i have a business ,so i'ld like to ask u can i get 100 pieces of these awesome card please .. and what about the prices :* <3 waiting for ur answer dear
Posted by: Asayelaladwani | February 24, 2014 at 12:44 PM
Thank you for your compliment. I am sorry but I don't mass produce cards. I just make one at a time. Thanks for asking. I appreciate it.
Posted by: Kittie Caracciolo | February 24, 2014 at 01:02 PM
Hello Kittie! I ordered both house sets! Whoop Whoop I can't wait until they come!
Deb
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